Tensions are already running high in a Jefferson County courtroom leading up to the trial of two men in connection with a slaying in Shawnee Park in the summer of 2011.

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Jury selection will begin in the trial of Quentin Wilson and William Smith on Tuesday morning.

On Monday, as attorneys argued a few remaining motions in the case and heard testimony from a witness in the park on the night of the shooting, the judge had to kick out one of the defendants' family members.

"It appeared to us that you put a gun to your head while this young man was testifying," Judge Charles Cunningham said in court. "I don't know if that's exactly what you were doing, which is why I'm not having you prosecuted for intimidating a witness."

The woman was kicked out and Cunningham said she won't be allowed back in for the remainder of the trial.

The judge's order designed to keep control of the court proceedings included not allowing observers in the gallery to wear T-shirts or specific colors and required they hand over cellphones and electronic devices. No one under 18 years old will be allowed in the courtroom due to what is expected to be graphic testimony.

Smith and Wilson are accused of firing shots into a crowd at Shawnee Park during a kickball game, killing 22-year-old Antonio Anderson Jr., and injuring two others.

Fifty perspective jurors will be brought in as the selection process begins Tuesday morning.

The victim's mother, Nichelle Anderson, was in court Monday and said she has been longtime friends with Wilson's aunt and a third suspect's mother.

Smith's mother gave her a hug as court wrapped up.

"It don't cause no hatred between the moms. I just want peace, to try not to have this tragedy happened to anyone else," said Nichelle Anderson.

The prosecution plans to call between 35-45 witnesses in the case.

Testimony of a gang expert for the prosecution is still being considered by the judge.